Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Keokuk Area Hospital has announced it's signed a two-year contract with a firm called Fitch Healthcare to help manage the facility.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Changes in school lunches reduce portions and increase fresh produce.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The Northeast Community Action Corporation or NECAC has teamed up with Next Step's home-ownership program based out of Kentucky.

Monday, July 23, 2012  A local drainage district is taking efforts to improve its levee system straight to lawmakers and state officials.

Friday, July 06, 2012  A Critical Care Status would allow the struggling hospital to collect better reimbursement rates for treating Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Quincy school board opts out of federal lunch program extention.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  An Illinois bill could help people who cannot afford heath care.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Students at five Quincy schools will receive two free meals a day -- regardless of their family's income level.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Officials hope new school lunch standards will help address the childhood obesity problem.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  The Illinois Department of Public Health is making people aware of the dangers of lead in paint.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  A new law in Illinois now requires student athletes to be cleared by a medical professional before returning to play after the student has possible suffered a concussion.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 15, we talk about your privacy.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Vatican tells bishops to report sex abuse but non-binding guidelines fall short of US norms